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| - Anytime new restaurants open they seem to go through an adjustment period. Most times the service is spotty and the food may not be that great. Very few times have I seen restaurants open and everything run perfectly. It is what it is. People need to not be so tough....
Anyhow, this place has now been open a couple of months (max) and I think they've worked out most of the kinks.
The space itself is very nice. It's open to the strip and there is also a nice patio (Vegas needs more of these, even though it's hot). Definitely some great people watching to be had.
The hostess and servers were all very friendly and helpful and made suggestions on the menu. I was in the back bar area, where apparently they also have their own stage with band and DJ equipment. They periodically offer live music, yet another thing Vegas needs more of.
I had the BLVD Bulleit which is made with Bulleit Bourbon, fresh mint, lime juice and ginger syrup. I really liked this and found it pretty refreshing. Although I couldn't have more than 1, I am not a big hard alcohol drinker. Their draft beer selection could use some work - there was nothing special about it and it was full of "typical" selections (Sam Adams, Bud Light, Shock Top, Stella Artois, etc). I was excited to see that they had Steigl Grapefruit on their bottles list.
For food I had the BBQ pulled pork sliders. The order comes with 3 and bread and butter pickles. Overall they were decent. The bun was nice and soft and the pork had good flavor, although I found the bread and butter pickles to be a little overwhelming. They weren't the best I've had, but far from the worst either.
For dessert I had the "pie in a jar," and chose the lemon meringue flavor. It was only OK. I thought that the meringue was a bit dry and too burnt. Not something I would order again, but it was worth a try. I'd like to go back and try the peanut butter version.
Overall, I like the concept and the vibe of this place. While I found the entrees to be overpriced, the burgers and sandwiches weren't too bad. It's to be expected while on the Strip. This place is owned and operated by SBE, so it becomes more of a rowdy bar environment at night. I think over time they will continue to tweak things and improve.
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